Life Science
Helping UK-based life sciences SMEs navigate global trade, meet export regulations, and expand into new international markets.
At The International Trade Consultancy, we specialise in supporting life sciences manufacturers with all their import and export needs. We understand the complexities associated with reagents, diagnostic tools, nucleic acid kits, and genomics products making us qualified to help you grow globally while remaining fully compliant.
⚗️ Trade Services for Life Sciences Companies & Biotech Suppliers
✔️ Customs Compliance & Product Classification We help ensure your specialised products are classified with the correct HS codes and documentation, avoiding costly delays or customs errors.
✔️ Export Control & Dual-Use Goods Licensing Working with sensitive biological materials or gene-editing components? We advise on UK Export Control regulations, support SPIRE / LITE licence applications, and guide you through dual-use compliance.
✔️ Rules of Origin & Import Duty Reduction Take full advantage of trade agreements. We assess origin status and ensure origin compliance so your customers benefit from preferential tariff rates.
✔️ Strategic Export Planning & Market Entry Targeting the EU, US, Asia-Pacific, or emerging biotech hubs? We help map your global export journey, from distribution to warehousing, and create a compliant export strategy tailored to the life sciences sector.
✔️ Retained Advisory Support for Life Science SMEs Our ongoing consultancy service gives you fast answers and peace of mind—especially when legislation shifts or you’re entering a new market.
🔬 Why Life Sciences SMEs Trust Us
- Experience with diagnostics, genomics, reagents, and biomedical manufacturing
- Trusted advisor to UK biotech SMEs, research reagent suppliers, and scale-up manufacturers
- 87% of clients achieve improved export efficiency and lower trade compliance risks
- Plain-English guidance from experienced trade professionals who understand your sector
Ready to Export Smarter?
Whether you manufacture reagents for next-gen sequencing or scale diagnostic test kits for global distribution, we can help you trade with confidence.
📞 Call us on +44 (0)7966 514 511 or 📧 Email our team to book your free initial consultation.